mac minis getting ready for #asahilinux CI
Building automated power button pushers based on @merocle’s KVM rack solution (https://uplab.pro/2023/12/kvm-rack-stand-for-mac-minis-kvmac16-part-2/)
Slightly smaller scale and without (meticulous) cable management. Servo control is planned to be moved into Central Scrutinizer which already can control 2 macs via USB PD (when they are powered on).
This should allow eventually scripted / automated installation testing.
For now I will move the mac minis off my desk into another room.
(videos to follow)
KVM rack stand for Mac minis, KVMac16

Detailed instructions for replication. All files and no guarantees. But I believe in you!

video of a mac mini in a stand with servo actuated arm pressing the power button, after a while the mac’s boot chime sounds